Notices. Notice of public meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Guideline Harvest Level (GHL) Committee

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BILLING CODE 3410-16-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-549-812] Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Smith or Damian Felton, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-1276 and

(202)482-0133, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 25, 1995, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published an antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand. *See Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination and Order: Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand* , 60 FR 38035 (July 25, 1995). On July 1, 2005, the Department published in the **Federal Register** an *Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation: Opportunity to Request Administrative Review* , 70 FR 38099 (July 1, 2005). On July 19, 2005, the Department received a timely filed request for an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand with respect to Indorama Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (“IRCT”) from Penn Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (“petitioner”). On August 29, 2005, the Department published the initiation of an administrative review of IRCT covering the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 70 FR 51009 (August 29, 2005). This review covers imports of furfuryl alcohol from one producer/exporter, IRCT. On October 21, 2005, the petitioner timely withdrew its request for an administrative review of IRCT. The petitioner's request was the only request for an administrative review of IRCT's U.S. sales. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this order is furfuryl alcohol (C4H3OCH2OH). Furfuryl alcohol is a primary alcohol, and is colorless or pale yellow in appearance. It is used in the manufacture of resins and as a wetting agent and solvent for coating resins, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and other soluble dyes. The product subject to this order is classifiable under subheading 2932.13.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope is dispositive. Rescission of the Administrative Review Pursuant to the Department's regulations, the Department will rescind an administrative review “if a party that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review”. *See* 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Since the petitioner withdrew its request for an administrative review on October 21, 2005, which is within the 90-day deadline, and no other party requested a review with respect to this company, the Department is rescinding this administrative review of IRCT in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Notification Regarding APOs This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APOs”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. The Department is issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with section 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). November 17, 2005. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6443 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-506, A-583-508] Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from the People's Republic of China and Taiwan; Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) and the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on porcelain-on-steel cooking ware from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”) and Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of this antidumping duty order. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Flannery, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3020. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 1, 2005, the Department initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from the PRC and Taiwan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). *See Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 70 FR 9919 (March 1, 2005). As a result of its review, the Department found that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and notified the ITC of the magnitude of margins likely to prevail were the orders to be revoked. * See Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from the People's Republic of China and Taiwan, Five-Year (“Sunset”) Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders; Final Results * , 70 FR 58187 (October 5, 2005). On October 14, 2005, the ITC determined, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from the PRC and Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. *See Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware From China and Taiwan; Top-of- the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Korea and Taiwan (Investigations Nos. 731-TA-298 and 299 (Second Review); Investigations Nos. 701-TA-267 and 268 and 731-TA-304 and 305 (Second Review))* , 70 FR 67740 (November 8, 2005). Scope of the Orders PRC The merchandise covered by this order is porcelain-on-steel cooking ware from the PRC, including tea kettles, which do not have self-contained electric heating elements. All of the foregoing are constructed of steel and are enameled or glazed with vitreous glasses. The merchandise is currently classifiable under the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (“USHTS”) item 7323.94.00. USHTS items numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope remains dispositive. In response to a request from CGS International, on January 30, 1991, the Department clarified that high quality, hand finished cookware, including the small basin, medium basin, large basin, small colander, large colander, 8” bowl, 6” bowl, mugs, ash tray, napkin rings, utensil holder and utensils, ladle, cream & sugar, and mixing bowls are properly considered kitchen ware and are, therefore, outside the scope of the order. Further, the Department clarified that CGS International's casserole, 12-cup coffee pot, 6-cup coffee pot, roasting pan, oval roaster, and butter warmer are within the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 56 FR 19833 (April 30, 1991)). In response to a request from Texsport, on August 8, 1990, the Department determined that camping sets, with the exception of the cups and plates included in those sets, are within the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 55 FR 43020 (October 25, 1990)). On March 8, 2000, Tristar Products' grill set with aluminum grill plate was found to be outside the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 65 FR 41957 (July 7, 2000)). On October 29, 2003, Target Corporation's certain enamel-clad beverage holders and dispensers were found to be outside the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005)). On January 4, 2005, Taybek International's Pro Popper professional popcorn popper was found to be within the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 70 FR 41374 (July 19, 2005)). Taiwan The merchandise covered by this order is porcelain-on-steel cooking ware from Taiwan that do not have self-contained electric heating elements. All of the foregoing are constructed of steel and are enameled or glazed with vitreous glasses. Kitchen ware and teakettles are not subject to this order. The merchandise is currently classifiable under the USHTS item number 7323.94.00. The USHTS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope remains dispositive. On August 23, 1990, in response to a request from RSVP, BBQ grill baskets were found to be outside the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 55 FR 43020 (October 25, 1990)). On September 3, 1992, in response to a request from Mr. Stove Ltd., stove top grills and drip pans were found to be outside the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 57 FR 57420 (December 4, 1992)). On September 25, 1992, in response to a request from Metrokane Inc., the “Pasta Time” pasta cooker was found to be within the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 57 FR 57420 (December 4, 1992)). On August 18, 1995, Blair Corporation's Blair cooking ware items #1101 (seven piece cookware set), #271911 (eight-quart stock pot), and #271921 (twelve-quart stock pot) were found to be outside the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 60 FR 54213 (October 20, 1995)). On October 30, 1996, Cost Plus, Inc.'s 10 piece porcelain-on-steel fondue set was found to be within the scope of the order ( *see Notice of Scope Rulings* , 62 FR 9176 (February 28, 1997)). Determination As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of the antidumping duty orders on Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from the PRC and Taiwan. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect antidumping duty cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of continuation of these orders will be the date of publication in the **Federal Register** of this Notice of Continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next five-year review of these orders not later than October 2010. These five-year (sunset) reviews and notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 15, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6442 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-533-810] Stainless Steel Bar from India: Notice of Intent to Rescind Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel bar from India for the period February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005. The Department intends to rescind this review with respect to Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited after concluding that no entries of subject merchandise were made during the period of review. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Devta Ohri, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-3853. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published a notice in the **Federal Register** providing an opportunity for interested parties to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel bar (“SSB”) from India for the period February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005. *See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review* , 70 FR 5136. On February 22, 2005, we received a timely request for review from Shah Alloys Ltd. (“Shah”). 1 On February 25, 2005, we received a timely request for review and revocation from Venus Wire Industries Pvt. Limited (“Venus”). On February 28, 2005, we received timely review requests from Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (“Facor”), Chandan Steel Limited (“Chandan”), Isibars Limited (“Isibars”), Mukand Limited (“Mukand”), and the Viraj Group (“Viraj”). 2 On February 28, 2005, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Electralloy Corporation, and Crucible Specialty Metals Division, Crucible Materials Corporation (collectively, “the petitioners”) also requested an administrative review of Viraj. On March 23, 2005, the Department initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on SSB from India with respect to Facor, Chandan, Isibars, Mukand, and Venus. 3 *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 70 FR 14643. 1 On February, 28, 2005, the Department declined Shah's request for review because Shah explicitly stated in its request that it did not have any export sales to the United States during the period of review. 2 We did not initiate with respect to Viraj because the order for this company was revoked on September 14, 2004. *See* Letter from the Department to Peter J. Koenig, Esq. (counsel to Viraj), “Extension Requests,” dated April 19, 2005; *see also Stainless Steel Bar From India; Final Results, Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part, and Determination To Revoke in Part* , 69 FR 55409 (Sept. 14, 2004); *Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 70 FR 14643 (Mar. 23, 2005). 3 This **Federal Register** notice only pertains to the Department's intent to rescind the current administrative review with regard to Facor. Therefore, this notice will not discuss developments in the administrative review with respect to Chandan, Isibars, Mukand, or Venus. On March 29, 2005, the Department issued its antidumping duty questionnaire to Facor. On May 4, 2005, and May 31, 2005, after being granted a series of extensions, Facor filed its responses to section A and sections B-D of the Department's antidumping duty questionnaire, respectively. Upon reviewing Facor's questionnaire responses, the Department learned that Facor had no entries of subject merchandise during the period of review, February 1, 2004, through January 31, 2005 (“POR”). On June 9, 2005, and October 5, 2005, the Department issued supplemental questionnaires to Facor requesting additional information on Facor's U.S. sales process and date of sale. On June 16, 2005, and October 19, 2005, Facor filed its responses to the Department's supplemental questionnaires. To confirm that Facor made no entries of subject merchandise during the POR, the Department requested data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) on July 26, 2005. CBP provided the Department with the requested data on September 8, 2005. This data was placed on the record on September 26, 2005. *See* Memorandum to the File, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection Data,” dated September 26, 2005. Scope of the Order Merchandise covered by the order is shipments of SSB. SSB means articles of stainless steel in straight lengths that have been either hot-rolled, forged, turned, cold-drawn, cold-rolled or otherwise cold-finished, or ground, having a uniform solid cross section along their whole length in the shape of circles, segments of circles, ovals, rectangles (including squares), triangles, hexagons, octagons, or other convex polygons. SSB includes cold-finished SSBs that are turned or ground in straight lengths, whether produced from hot-rolled bar or from straightened and cut rod or wire, and reinforcing bars that have indentations, ribs, grooves, or other deformations produced during the rolling process. Except as specified above, the term does not include stainless steel semi-finished products, cut-to-length flat-rolled products ( *i.e.* , cut-to-length rolled products which if less than 4.75 mm in thickness have a width measuring at least 10 times the thickness, or if 4.75 mm or more in thickness having a width which exceeds 150 mm and measures at least twice the thickness), wire ( *i.e.* , cold-formed products in coils, of any uniform solid cross section along their whole length, which do not conform to the definition of flat-rolled products), and angles, shapes, and sections. The SSB subject to this order is currently classifiable under subheadings 7222.11.00.05, 7222.11.00.50, 7222.19.00.05, 7222.19.00.50, 7222.20.00.05, 7222.20.00.45, 7222.20.00.75, and 7222.30.00.00 of the *Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States* (“HTSUS”). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. On May 23, 2005, the Department issued a final scope ruling that SSB manufactured in the United Arab Emirates out of stainless steel wire rod from India is not subject to the scope of this proceeding. See Memorandum to Barbara E. Tillman, Antidumping Duty Orders on Stainless Steel Bar from India and Stainless Steel Wire Rod from India: Final Scope Ruling (May 23, 2005). Intent to Rescind the Administrative Review of Facor Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (as amended) (“the Act”), when conducting an administrative review, the Department examines entries of subject merchandise. According to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), the Department will rescind an administrative review in whole or only with respect to a particular exporter or producer, if we conclude that during the POR, there were no entries, exports, or sales of the subject merchandise, as the case may be. The Department has interpreted the statutory and regulatory language as requiring “that there be entries during the period of review upon which to assess antidumping duties.” *Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin from Japan: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 70 FR 44088, 44088 (Aug. 1, 2005). Moreover, in *Chia Far Industrial Factory Co., Ltd., v. United States* , 343 F. Supp. 2d 1344, 1374 (CIT Aug. 2, 2004), the Court affirmed the Department's rescission of a review for lack of entries (“Commerce correctly decided to rescind Ta Chen's review based on the fact that there were no entries of the merchandise at issue during the POR, regardless of whether there were sales.”). In this administrative review, Facor reported no entries of subject merchandise to the U.S. market during the POR, a fact which the Department confirmed by conducting an inquiry with CBP. Even if the Department's practice were to review sales, as opposed to entries, Facor had no sales during the POR. In its questionnaire responses, Facor argued that the Department should use the purchase order date, as opposed to the invoice date, as the U.S. date of sale. However, the Department's rebuttable presumption is to use the invoice date as the date of sale. See 19 CFR 351.401(i). Facor failed to provide a compelling reason for the Department to deviate from its standard practice. According to information on the record, Facor issued no sales invoices to the United States during the POR. As Facor had no U.S. sales or entries during the POR, the Department intends to rescind the current administrative review with respect to Facor. Public Comment Interested parties may comment on the Department's intent to rescind the administrative review with respect to Facor. Comments will be considered in the Department's preliminary results, which are currently due on February 28, 2006. This notice is published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: November 15, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6445 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-583-604] Revocation of Countervailing Duty Order: Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cookware from Taiwan AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) and the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) determined that revocation of the countervailing duty (“CVD”) order on top-of-the-stove stainless steel (“TOS”) cookware from Taiwan would not be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or material injury to an industry in the United States, and the Department is publishing this notice of revocation of the CVD order. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tipten Troidl or David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-1767 or

(202)482-4136, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 26, 1986, the Department published its final affirmative CVD determination on TOS cookware from Taiwan in the **Federal Register** . *See Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination: Certain Stainless Steel Cooking Ware from Taiwan* , 51 FR 42891 (November 26, 1986). In the final determination the Department found an estimated net subsidy of 2.14 percent *ad valorem* for all manufacturers/producers/exporters of TOS cookware from Taiwan. On September 3, 1999, the Department published the final results of its first five-year sunset review and determined that revocation of the CVD order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a net countervailable subsidy of 2.14 percent *ad valorem* . *See Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cookware from Taiwan* , 64 FR 48372 (September 3, 1999). After an affirmative determination by the ITC, on April 18, 2000, the Department published the notice of continuation of the order. *See Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Orders: Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Taiwan and Korea* , 65 FR 20801 (April 18, 2000). On March 1, 2005, the Department initiated, and the ITC instituted, sunset reviews of the CVD order on TOS cookware from Taiwan. *See Notice of Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 70 FR 9919 (March 1, 2005). As a result of its review, the Department found that revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy, and notified the ITC of the net countervailable subsidy likely to prevail were the order to be revoked. *See Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of Countervailing Duty Order: Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cookware from Taiwan* , 70 FR 57856 (October 4, 2005). On November 8, 2005, the ITC determined, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the CVD order on TOS cookware from Taiwan would not likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States. *See Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware From China and Taiwan; Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Korea and Taiwan* , 70 FR 67740 (November 8, 2005) and USITC Publication 3808 (October 2005), entitled *Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware From China and Taiwan, and Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Korea and Taiwan* (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-298 and 299 (Second Review) and Investigation Nos. 701-TA-267 and 268 and 731-TA-304 and 305 (Second Review)). Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to this CVD order is TOS cookware from Taiwan. The subject merchandise is all non-electric cooking ware of stainless steel which may have one or more layers of aluminum, copper or carbon steel for more even heat distribution. The subject merchandise includes skillets, frying pans, omelette pans, saucepans, double boilers, stock pots, dutch ovens, casseroles, steamers, and other stainless steel vessels, all for cooking on stove top burners, except tea kettles and fish poachers. Excluded from the scope of the order are stainless steel oven ware and stainless steel kitchen ware. “Universal pan lids” are not within the scope of the order (57 FR 57420, December 4, 1992). TOS cookware is currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule

(HTS)item numbers 7323.93.00 and 9604.00.00. The HTS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description remains dispositive. Determination As a result of the determination by the ITC that revocation of this CVD order is not likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department, pursuant to section 751(d) of the Act, is revoking the CVD order on TOS cookware from Taiwan. Pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.222(i)(2)(i), the effective date of revocation is April 18, 2005 ( *i.e.* , the fifth anniversary of the date of publication in the **Federal Register** of the notice of continuation of the CVD order). The Department will notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection to discontinue suspension of liquidation and collection of cash deposits on entries of the subject merchandise entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after April 18, 2005, the effective date of revocation of the CVD order. The Department will complete any pending administrative reviews of this order and will conduct administrative reviews of subject merchandise entered prior to the effective date of revocation in response to appropriately filed requests for review. This five-year sunset review and notice are in accordance with section 751(d)(2) and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 15, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6441 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-580-602] Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order: Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cookware from South Korea AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) and the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) that revocation of the countervailing duty (“CVD”) order on top-of-the-stove stainless steel cookware (“TOS cookware”) from South Korea (“Korea”) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the CVD order. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darla Brown or David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-2849 or

(202)482-4136, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 1, 2005, the Department initiated and the ITC instituted a sunset review of the CVD order on TOS cookware from Korea pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752 of the Act, respectively. *See Notice of Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 70 FR 9919 (March 1, 2005). As a result of its review, the Department found the revocation of the CVD order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and notified the ITC of the subsidy rate likely to prevail were the order to be revoked. *See Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of Countervailing Duty Order: Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cookware from South Korea* , 70 FR 57856 (October 4, 2005). On November 8, 2005, the ITC determined that revocation of the CVD order on TOS cookware from Korea would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. *See Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware From China and Taiwan; Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Korea and Taiwan* , 70 FR 67740 (November 8, 2005) and USITC Publication 3808 (October 2005), entitled *Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware From China and Taiwan, and Top-of-the-Stove Stainless Steel Cooking Ware From Korea and Taiwan* (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-298 and 299 (Second Review) and Investigation Nos. 701-TA-267 and 268 and 731-TA-304 and 305 (Second Review)). Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to this CVD order is TOS stainless steel cookware from Korea. The subject merchandise is all non-electric cooking ware of stainless steel which may have one or more layers of aluminum, copper or carbon steel for more even heat distribution. The subject merchandise includes skillets, frying pans, omelette pans, saucepans, double boilers, stock pots, dutch ovens, casseroles, steamers, and other stainless steel vessels, all for cooking on stove top burners, except tea kettles and fish poachers. Excluded from the scope of the order are stainless steel oven ware and stainless steel kitchen ware. Certain stainless steel pasta and steamer inserts and certain stainless steel eight-cup coffee percolators are within the scope (63 FR 41545 (August 4, 1998) and 58 FR 11209 (February 24, 1993), respectively). Moreover, as a result of a changed circumstances review, the Department revoked the order in part with regards to certain stainless steel camping ware that:

(1)is made of single-ply stainless steel having a thickness no greater than 6.0 millimeters; and

(2)consists of 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 quart saucepans without handles and with lids that also serve as fry pans (62 FR 32767, June 17, 1997). TOS cookware is currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (“HTS”) item numbers 7323.93.00 and 9604.00.00. The HTS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description remains dispositive. Determination As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of this CVD order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of the CVD order on TOS cookware from Korea. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of continuation of this order will be the date of publication in the **Federal Register** of this Notice of Continuation. Pursuant to sections 751(c)(2) and 751(c)(6) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next five-year review of this order not later than October 2010. This five -year (sunset) review and notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 771(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 15, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-6444 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 111605F] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Guideline Harvest Level

(GHL)Committee. SUMMARY: The Council's GHL Committee will meet December 8, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 8, 2005, 6 p.m., Dillingham/Katmai. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. *Council address* : North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501-2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane DiCosimo, Council staff, telephone:

(907)271-2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This will be an organizational meeting for the Committee, which would include a discussion of: charge of the Committee, future meeting dates/locations and information needs. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion, these issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take final actions to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen at 907-271-2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: November 17, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-6440 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act November 16, 2005. AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

(CITA)ACTION: Directive to the Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

(CITA)has determined that certain textile and apparel goods from Sierra Leone shall be treated as “handloomed, handmade, folklore articles, or ethnic printed fabrics” and qualify for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Imports of eligible products from Sierra Leone with an appropriate visa will qualify for duty-free treatment. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 28, 2005 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Flaaten, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,

(202)482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Sections 112(a) and 112(b)(6) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-200) (“AGOA”), as amended by Section 7(c) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-274) (“AGOA Acceleration Act”) (19 U.S.C. §§ 3721(a) and (b)(6)); Sections 2 and 5 of Executive Order No. 13191 of January 17, 2001; Sections 25-27 and Paras. 13-14 of Presidential Proclamation 7912 of June 29, 2005. AGOA provides preferential tariff treatment for imports of certain textile and apparel products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, including hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles of a beneficiary country that are certified as such by the competent authority in the beneficiary country. The AGOA Acceleration Act further expanded AGOA by adding ethnic printed fabrics to the list of textile and apparel products made in the beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries that may be eligible for the preferential treatment described in section 112(a) of the AGOA. In Executive Order 13191 (January 17, 2001) and Presidential Proclamation 7912 (June 29, 2005), the President authorized CITA to consult with beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries and to determine which, if any, particular textile and apparel goods shall be treated as being hand-loomed, handmade, folklore articles, or ethnic printed fabrics. (66 FR 7271-72 and 70 FR 37951, 37961 & 63) In a letter to the Commissioner of Customs dated January 18, 2001, the United States Trade Representative directed Customs to require that importers provide an appropriate export visa from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country to obtain preferential treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA (66 FR 7837). The first digit of the visa number corresponds to one of nine groupings of textile and apparel products that are eligible for preferential tariff treatment. Grouping “9” is reserved for handmade, hand-loomed, folklore articles, or ethnic printed fabrics. CITA has consulted with Sierra Leonean authorities and has determined that hand-loomed fabrics, hand-loomed articles (e.g., hand-loomed rugs, scarves, place mats, and tablecloths), handmade articles made from hand-loomed fabrics, and the folklore articles described in Annex A to this notice, if produced in and exported from Sierra Leone, are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA, as amended. After further consultations with Sierra Leonean authorities, CITA may determine that additional textile and apparel goods shall be treated as folklore articles or ethnic printed fabrics. In the letter published below, CITA directs the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection to allow duty-free entry of such products under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 9819.11.27 if accompanied by an appropriate AGOA visa in grouping “9”. James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements November 16, 2005. Commissioner, *Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229.* Dear Commissioner: The Committee for the Implementation of Textiles Agreements (“CITA”), pursuant to Sections 112(a) and (b)(6) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-200) (“AGOA”), as amended by Section 7(c) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-274) (“AGOA Acceleration Act”) (19 U.S.C. §§ 3721(a) and (b)(6)), Executive Order No. 13191 of January 17, 2001, and Presidential Proclamation 7912 of June 29, 2005, has determined, effective on November 28, 2005, that the following articles shall be treated as “handloomed, handmade, folklore articles, and ethnic printed fabrics” under the AGOA:

(a)handloomed fabrics, handloomed articles (e.g., handloomed rugs, scarves, placemats, and tablecloths), and hand-made articles made from handloomed fabrics, if made in Sierra Leone from fabric handloomed in Sierra Leone; and

(b)the folklore articles described in Annex A if made in Sierra Leone. Such articles are eligible for duty-free treatment only if entered under subheading 9819.11.27 and accompanied by a properly completed visa for product grouping “9”, in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Arrangement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Government of the United States Concerning Textile and Apparel Articles Claiming Preferential Tariff Treatment under Section 112 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000. After further consultations with Sierra Leonean authorities, CITA may determine that additional textile and apparel goods shall be treated as folklore articles or ethnic printed fabrics. James C. Leonard III, *Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.* **Attachment** **ANNEX A: Sierra Leonean Folklore Products** CITA has determined that the following textile and apparel goods shall be treated as folklore articles for purposes of the AGOA if made in Sierra Leone. Articles must be ornamented in characteristic Sierra Leonean or regional folk style. An article may not include modern features such as zippers, elastic, elasticized fabrics, snaps, or hook-and-pile fasteners (such as velcro© or similar holding fabric). An article may not incorporate patterns that are not traditional or historical to Sierra Leone, such as airplanes, buses, cowboys, or cartoon characters and may not incorporate designs referencing holidays or festivals not common to traditional Sierra Leonean culture, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. **Eligible folklore articles:** **(a) Country Cloth:** Strips of handloomed fabric, hand or machine sewn together to make a larger piece of fabric, dyed with natural dyes, striped. Dimensions depend on use (blankets are usually 3 meters x 2.4 meters, or may vary to smaller sizes, and body wraps standard dimensions are 1.8 meters x 1 meter). **(b) Country Cloth Smocks:** Made of country cloth described in (a), traditional sleeveless garments, may come with matching hat, round neckline with a slit down the center front. Garments typically have a center chest pocket immediately below the neckline, and side patch pockets may be present. If embroidered, it is usually around the neckline and pockets. May come with or without matching brimless cap with a flat top and cylindrical side or headwrap/scarf. **(c) Kabaslot:** Primarily worn by “Creoles”, this cotton ladies' dress is a loose-fitting garment with matching scarf of colorful cotton printed fabric. The body is pleated from the imperial waistline down. Necklines may be square or be in an asymmetrical zigzag decorative pattern. Sleeves are three-quarter length, with ruffles around the cuff. The bottom of garment has a decorative ruffle sewn just above the bottom hem. Garment has side pockets. Garment may be heavily decorated with embroidery around the neckline, pockets and back shoulder. **(d) Ronko Smocks:** This loose fitting garment, is made of handloomed cotton strips of fabric, and dyed with natural dyes, usually a deep brown from the kola nut. May be a solid dark color, or dark brown with geometric black patterns. The three-quarter length upper garment is sleeveless or has half to three-quarter length sleeves that are open at the bottom. The smock has a center chest pocket immediately below the neckline, and may or may not have side-seam pockets. Garment comes with matching brimless cap with a flat top and cylindrical side. [FR Doc. 05-23105 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am]

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